English - WOTD quiz 1 Flashcards by summer hall | Brainscape

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ameliorate

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verb
to make better or more tolerable; improve

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benevolent

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adjective
kind; generous

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capitulate

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verb
to give into; to go along with

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disparage

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verb
to make fun of rudely or unkindly; insult

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ephemeral

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adjective
short-lived; not lasting

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fervent

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adjective
with strong feeling; passionate

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glower

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verb
to look in anger; scowl`

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haste

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noun
quickness; speed

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inveigle

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verb
to win over by flattering

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jovial

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adjective
cheerful

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